Boks to spring Eben surprise?
Eben Etzebeth could still get called into the Springboks’ team to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park, after initially being left out of the matchday-23 due to a knee issue.
Rassie: ‘Fantastic’ chance for Fassi, Nortje
Rassie Erasmus is excited to see how Ruan Nortje and Aphelele Fassi fare against “one of the best teams in the world” when the Springboks and All Blacks clash on Saturday.
All Blacks ‘cattle’ tipped to bulldoze Boks
Forwards coach Jason Ryan said New Zealand have the muscle up front to compete with a formidable Springbok pack when the old foes clash in Johannesburg this week.
Kiwi great: Bench Savea, start Beauden
John Kirwan believes the All Blacks must “start thinking like South Africa” and load their bench with dynamic players if they hope to beat the Springboks on Saturday.
Big Vic: All Blacks intensity is dangerous
Victor Matfield says the Springboks can expect an “ultimate test” of their all-round ability when the world champions and New Zealand renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.
All Blacks lock sends warning to Boks
Tupou Vaa’i is ready to put the lessons from his mentors into practice and stand his ground when the All Blacks tackle the Springboks on Saturday.
Boks primed for All Blacks challenge
Jesse Kriel and Gerhard Steenekamp said the Springboks expect a massive onslaught from New Zealand in the first of two Tests between the old foes in Mzansi on Saturday.
All Blacks fired up to get stuck into Boks
New Zealand front-row powerhouses Codie Taylor and George Bower can’t wait to pack down against the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Brannas: Boks to bomb All Blacks with 6-2
Deon Fourie says Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus will resist the urge of selecting a 7-1 split on the bench to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Pollard to start over Sacha
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach as the ideal Springbok halfback partnership to tackle the All Blacks on Saturday.
